Plain City
April 18, 2019

JA’s Hayes moves from middle to high school

By Michael Williamson

Clint Hayes has been named the new principal at Jonathan Alder High School.
The district board of education approved Superintendent Gary Chapman’s recommendation at the regular meeting on Apr. 8. Chapman picked Hayes, who will be moving from principal at the junior high, to fill the spot of current...

Fire chief, trustee flare-up in Jerome
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Fire chief, trustee flare-up in Jerome
By Jack Christian 
April 9, 2026
At Tuesday night’s Jerome Township board meeting, trustee Joe Craft addressed comments made during the March 17 trustee meeting by Chief Stewart. Chief Stewart was awarded the 2026 Salute to Leaders F...
Plain City progressing on path to utility aggregation
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Plain City progressing on path to utility aggregation
By Jack Christian 
March 28, 2026
The Village of Plain City conducted the first reading of its new gas and electric aggregation program at a recent council meeting, marking another step toward implementation. The program will be admin...
District residents invited to say good-bye to J.A. stadium
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Jonathan Alder Junior High School’s football stadium, pictured above, will be demolished as part of the district’s renovations to the campus starting next week. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
District residents invited to say good-bye to J.A. stadium
By Michael Williamson 
March 28, 2026
Jonathan Alder is inviting members of the community to get one last look at the junior high stadium and grand stands before the demolition and revitalization work starts next week. “As we look ahead t...
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Benjamin Logan wins track/field meets over North Union Wildcats
Sports
Benjamin Logan wins track/field meets over North Union Wildcats
By Bob Putman 
April 9, 2026
Benjamin Logan hosted North Union on Tuesday in a dual track and field meet. The Raiders edged out the Wildcats 87.5-76.5 in the boys meet, while also winning the girls meet 98-60. Winning boys events...
Monarchs host Jonathan Alder, Buckeye Valley in track/field meet
Sports
Marysville’s Donovan Teodoro, center, clears a hurdle in the 100-meter event. He crossed the finish line in first place. Pictured at the left is Jonathan Alder’s Ben Gordon, while MHS’ Noah Keener is at the right. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Monarchs host Jonathan Alder, Buckeye Valley in track/field meet
By Tim Miller 
April 9, 2026
A stiff, cold wind greeted track and field athletes from Marysville, Jonathan Alder and Buckeye Valley high schools Tuesday evening. The Monarchs hosted JA and BV for an early-season triangular meet. ...
City focuses on safe EV charging
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City focuses on safe EV charging
By Michael Williamson 
April 9, 2026
The City of Marysville is working to minimize fire risks associated with electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Planning commission members heard an amendment to the city’s zoning text Tuesday eveni...
Fire chief, trustee flare-up in Jerome
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Fire chief, trustee flare-up in Jerome
By Jack Christian 
April 9, 2026
At Tuesday night’s Jerome Township board meeting, trustee Joe Craft addressed comments made during the March 17 trustee meeting by Chief Stewart. Chief Stewart was awarded the 2026 Salute to Leaders F...
Most members of Richwood drug ring enter guilty pleas
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Most members of Richwood drug ring enter guilty pleas
By Kyle Meddles 
April 9, 2026
Four of the five alleged members of the group behind the drug trafficking enterprise that operated in Union County between Richwood and Marysville have pleaded guilty to crimes connected to the operat...
Getting help from the boss
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Getting help from the boss
By Tim Miller 
April 8, 2026
When you need assistance, you might as well go straight to the top. Marysville school superintendent Zack Howard helps with the hurdle crew during Tuesday evening's triangular track and field meet aga...